The Life of George Washington: Commander in Chief of the American Forces During the War which Established the Independence of His Country, and First President of the United States, Том 1Walton Book Company, 1930 |
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... field ; after which he retreated to Paugatuck , about three miles east of Norwalk . At break of day next morning , after setting Ridge- field on fire , the British resumed their march . About eleven in the forenoon , they were again met ...
... field ; after which he retreated to Paugatuck , about three miles east of Norwalk . At break of day next morning , after setting Ridge- field on fire , the British resumed their march . About eleven in the forenoon , they were again met ...
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... field in front , and in- variably repulsed the British corps which attacked them ; but when they pursued those corps to the main body , they were in turn driven back to their first ground . Reinforcements were continually brought up ...
... field in front , and in- variably repulsed the British corps which attacked them ; but when they pursued those corps to the main body , they were in turn driven back to their first ground . Reinforcements were continually brought up ...
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... field pieces . That in these two incursions , we have very sensibly felt the want of field pieces and artil- lery men , that the number of us assembled is so small , that though we should use the greatest conduct and bravery , we could ...
... field pieces . That in these two incursions , we have very sensibly felt the want of field pieces and artil- lery men , that the number of us assembled is so small , that though we should use the greatest conduct and bravery , we could ...
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